Unit Clerk, Oncology - FT

Mercyhealth•Rockford, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Unit Clerk - Oncology Rockford, Illinois 36 horus/week Full-time, benefits status We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning. The Unit Clerk prepares and compiles records, and processes orders in a hospital setting, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, or night shift hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of Unit clerk course or equivalent on the job training.
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
Directs visitors to patients' rooms.
Maintains medical records of current patients.
Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
Floats to various units based on identified need.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.